Kids Write Good
- Assets
- $131.7k
- Revenue
- $205.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 09/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 46-3593848
Organization Overview
Kids Write Good, operating under the name Austin Bat Cave, is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Austin Bat Cave employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Austin Bat Cave is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Austin Bat Cave generated $205.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $435.8k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AUSTIN BAT CAVE IS A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS (AGES 6-18) WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP THEIR CREATIVE AND EXPOSITORY WRITING SKILLS. WE CONNECT A DIVERSE POPULATION OF YOUNG WRITERS AND LEARNERS WITH A VIBRANT COMMUNITY OF ADULT VOLUNTEERS IN AUSTIN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AUSTIN BAT CAVE PROVIDES OUT-OF-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS ON WEEKENDS AND DURING SPRING BREAK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THESE WORKSHOPS INCLUDE COLLEGE ESSAY WRITING, OP-ED WRITING, POETRY, FICTION, AND PLAYWRITING WORKSHOPS. MOST OF THESE WORKSHOPS MEET REGULARLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
FREE AFTER SCHOOL WRITING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN. SERVES MORE THAN 500 CHILDREN WITH 60 ADULT VOLUNTEERS.
FREE SUMMER WRITING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN. SERVES 150 CHILDREN WITH 20 ADULT VOLUNTEERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Santos Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $64,103 |
Timothy Braun Director | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Lillian Brown Director | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Miguel Fernandez Director | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Deborah DE Freitas Board Presid | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Susie Gidseg Director | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $72,822 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $109,656 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $182,478 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $23,207 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $205,685 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $275,265 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $46,976 |
| Payroll taxes | $21,058 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,058 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $27,163 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,806 |
| Office expenses | $11,390 |
| Information technology | $6,099 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,734 |
| Travel | $8,234 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,699 |
| Insurance | $6,286 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $435,768 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $128,308 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,380 |
| Total assets | $131,693 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $131,693 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $131,693 |